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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: rose petal, lychee, spice
Palate: full-bodied, elegant
Loacker Schwarhof's biodynamic Atagis Gewurztraminer: a full-bodied, elegant version of the variety, not too fruity. 'Atagis' was the Roman name for the Adige (Etsch) river.
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai curry
Gewurztraminer's clove and aromatic intensity handle ginger, lemongrass and chili. -
Stilton or Roquefort
Blue cheese's salt and umami find a perfect foil in Gewurztraminer's spice and weight. -
Foie gras terrine
Classical pairing: Gewurztraminer's aromatic richness lifts foie gras fat. -
Asian fusion dishes
The wine's aromatic spine handles diverse Asian flavour profiles.
History
Atagis is Loacker Schwarhof's Gewurztraminer named for the Roman name of the Adige river that flows through Alto Adige. The wine is a full-bodied elegant interpretation, dry and balanced rather than fruity.
- 2008: Atagis Gewurztraminer added to the biodynamic Loacker portfolio
Facts
- Producer
- Loacker Schwarhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Atagis Gewurztraminer
What does Atagis Gewurztraminer taste like?
A full-bodied, elegant interpretation - not too fruity. Rose petal, lychee and spice aromatics in the variety's signature register, dry and balanced.
When should I drink Atagis Gewurztraminer?
Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. The variety's natural weight supports medium-term ageing.
What does 'Atagis' mean?
Atagis was the Roman name for the Adige (Etsch) river that flows through Alto Adige - the cellar's naming nod to the region's classical heritage.
Is Atagis Gewurztraminer dry or sweet?
Dry. The producer specifies a full-bodied elegant version that is not too fruity, with spice and weight coming from the variety's natural aromatics rather than residual sugar.
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